# Mountain Range Benches The Beautiful Bench Design from Cho Hyung Suk is Inspired by Korea's Peaks By Allison Love | Published 2010-08-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beautiful-bench-design References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/33044/) & [architecture4us](http://architecture4us.com/furniture/beautiful-bench-design-by-cho-hyung-suk/) The Beautiful Bench Design from Cho Hyung Suk is made to resemble a mountain range. The Korean designer was inspired of the [mountain ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/himalaya-pelvis-chair) in his home country and decided to pay homage to them. The [birch plywood bench](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silva-collection) flows quite nicely, and has a natural feel. The [curvaceous lines of the bench](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-bench) demonstrate the flow and movement of a mountain range, lending natural elements to an inanimate object. **Implications** - Over time, furnishing and home decor has become a platform for artists to express their creativity in a practical way. The marriage between functionality and art extends beyond this to fashion, technology and entertainment, all of which are industries striving to strike a balance between these two consumer-driving forces in an effort to appeal to the broadest range of buyers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nature-inspired Furniture Designs:** Designers are creating furniture pieces that mimic natural landscapes, offering consumers a way to bring the outdoors into their homes. - **Functional Art:** Artistic expression is being incorporated into practical everyday objects, blurring the line between art and function. - **Birch Plywood:** Birch plywood is increasingly being used in furniture design as a sustainable and versatile material. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can explore nature-inspired designs that offer both form and function, attracting consumers interested in eco-friendly decor. - **Art:** Artists can create unique, practical pieces that blur the lines between art and everyday objects. - **Woodworking:** Woodworkers can leverage birch plywood's versatility and sustainability to create unique furniture pieces for environmentally conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Wrapped Plywood Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-bench.md) - [Elegantly Airy Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-bench.md) - [Threshold Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torii.md) - [Minimalist Meditative Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pause-bench.md) - [Cocoon-Inspired Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gandan-bench.md) - [Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bello-bench.md) - [Sleek Public Seating Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leftover-bench.md) - [Sculptural Gravity Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-bench.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md)